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Margherita Pizza, fully cooked and being cut into slices
Servings
Servings:
Eight
Serving Size
Serving Size:
1 slice

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Margherita Pizza

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Description

Our margherita pizza uses basil in the sauce and as a topping.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pizza dough (Recipe: Whole Wheat Pizza Dough)
  • 5 tablespoons basil pesto (Recipe: Basil Pesto)
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 2-3 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade
Directions

Directions

Prepare homemade or store-bought pizza dough per instructions. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Shape the dough onto a lightly greased pizza or sheet pan, spread the pesto on the dough, then top with shredded mozzarella and sliced tomatoes. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and salt. Bake for approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is baked and cheese is melted. Top with basil just before serving.

Dietary and Nutrition

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One medium-sized tomato (2½ inches in diameter) has 22 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fiber and 6 milligrams sodium. Tomatoes also provide a variety of vitamins, including vitamins A and C, and minerals such as potassium.

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Field to Fork Tomatoes! (FN1800, Reviewed Jan. 2020)

Botanically, a tomato is classified as a fruit because it has seeds and is derived from flower tissue. Nutritionists consider tomatoes to be “vegetables” on the menu.

Canning and Freezing Tomatoes and Making Salsa (FN175, Reviewed March 2024)

Many people grow tomatoes in their traditional or container gardens. With a good year, you may want to preserve some tomatoes to enjoy during the winter.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.

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